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A Life Worth Working
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A 20 minute podcast about the soul of work & dwelling in the messy middle
In this week’s SH*Tpile episode, Matthew Clemente shares the rawest moment of his life—when grief became too big for words. 💔 Listen in for an honest conversation about parenting, loss, and what comes after.
February 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
What happens when you teach philosophy in a prison classroom? Matthew Clemente shares the funny, surprising moments that changed how he sees education—and people. #education #secondchances #podcastclip
February 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Relatable? Same. Usman Riaz gets real about grit, growth, and sticking with it in his Sh*t Pile episode. Available now. Give it a listen and see what stubbornness can turn into.
January 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The setbacks, the grit, the stubborn hope—it’s all here. Usman Riaz spent 10 years hand-drawing his dream into existence with The Glassworker. Usman Riaz's Sh*t Pile Episode drops tomorrow on A Life Worth Working.
#Animation #HandDrawnAnimation #Filmmaking #Grit #Storytelling #Pakistan
January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"Why isn't this easier?" Ever felt that way while chasing a dream? Usman reflects on the challenges of making a hand-drawn animated film and the grit it took to keep going. Listen now! #Animation #Grit #OscarSubmission #DreamChaser #Storytelling #HandDrawn
January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
From Karachi to the Oscars! Usman Riaz’s story is a testament to following your passion against all odds. He spent a decade bringing his vision to life with "The Glassworker"—an incredible feat in hand-drawn animation. 🎬Now on A Life Worth Working! #filmmaking #Pakistan #handdrawnanimation
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Paul Rucker’s work highlights America's legacy of enslavement and incarceration and its connection to the current sociopolitical moment—through music, performance, and installation. These episodes go deep. 🎧 Listen to The Sh*t Pile Episode now. #PaulRucker #ArtAndJustice #MultimediaArtist #Podcast
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In this episode, Paul Rucker unpacks the deep realities of race, wealth, art, and perception.🎙️ This conversation will stay with you. #PaulRucker #RaceAndPrivilege #ArtAsActivism #PodcastClip
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Multimedia artist and composer Paul Rucker shares how he creates pressure—and power—through his work at the intersection of art, activism, and truth-telling. 🎧 New episode out Tuesday. #ArtAsActivism #PaulRucker #CreativeProcess #PodcastDrop
December 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Vriti Saraf’s journey from reluctant student to education innovator is as real as it gets. Catch The Sh*t Pile Episode with Vriti Saraf now! #PodcastLaughs #Trailblazer #EdTechFounder #NotYourAveragePath #podcast #edtech #alifeworthworking #alww #careergrowth
December 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
From not knowing how to learn to founding a company that’s changing how we teach and train — Vriti Saraf’s story is funny, bold, and deeply inspiring. ✨ Listen now! #podcast #education #edtech #teacherlife #futureready
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
1,000 teachers.
A virtual world.
Twelve hours later…They still wouldn’t log off. Why? Because this isn’t your typical PD.🎧 Meet the founder behind the future of learning. New episode with Vriti Saraf Tuesday!
#EdTech #TeacherPD #PodcastClip #VirtualLearning
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“Our God is not safe. She’s good—but She’s not safe.” Molly Baskette reminds us that real faith doesn’t keep us comfortable—it transforms us.🎧 Listen to this week's Sh*t Pile episode with Molly now! #PsychedelicHealing #Ketamine #KetamineTherapy #SpiritualGrowth #PlantMedicine
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Sometimes courage means staying when it’s hard — and witnessing growth you couldn’t imagine from the outside. Molly Baskette's Sh*t Pile episode drops Tuesday! #PsychedelicHealing #KetamineTherapy #SpiritualGrowth #PlantMedicine
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“God told me to get trained as a psychedelic chaplain.” You don’t hear that every day. Molly Baskette shares how ancient spiritual wisdom meets modern healing. 🎧 Listen to A Life Worth Working now. #PsychedelicHealing #KetamineTherapy #SpiritualGrowth #PlantMedicine
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
God called her to ministry—and then to psychedelics. Molly Baskette shares a journey of faith, courage, and healing in everyday life. Tune in to A Life Worth Working: Season Two tomorrow! #PsychedelicHealing #KetamineTherapy #SpiritualGrowth #PlantMedicine
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Coming Tuesday! New season, new stories, same curiosity. ✨We kick off season two of A Life Worth Working with three extraordinary guests navigating uncertainty, dismantling the myth of a singular path, and embracing growth through discomfort. #PodcastSeason2 #Courage #Reinvention #LifePath
October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
✨ Curious, Not Comfortable...What if aging could be fun, curious, & a little weird—on purpose? In tomorrow’s episode, Christopher Leech, Executive Director of GenSpace, shares how his sleek, glass-walled center is reimagining what it means to age. #Aging #CuriosityNeverGetsOld #alifeworthworking
June 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
From teaching all over town to owning Home Yoga, Kristin built a community grounded in intention. And she’s not done yet. In this week's episodes, she shared what’s next, how she balances motherhood & business, & why yoga is still her daily reset.🌱#WorkLife #YogaStudio #GrowthMindset #Yoga #Podcast
June 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“I struggled with the idea of being just a yoga teacher,” says Kristin Olson. But over time, she embraced the power & purpose of the path she was called to. Hear how she built a meaningful life & thriving studio without a traditional career path. #RedefiningSuccess #SmallBusinessOwner #Yoga
June 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Kristin Olson teaches more than physical movement—she teaches presence. In today's episode, we talk about embodiment, truthfulness, and creating a business that reflects your deepest values. #AlignedLiving #YogaPhilosophy #studiolife #MindfulLeadership #Satya #careergrowth #alifeworthworking
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎭 “Opera isn’t a genre — it’s a story told through sound.” Artist & storyteller Damon Davis talks about his science fiction opera Ligeia Mare, growing up in East St. Louis, & building art from discomfort, imagination, and hip hop. #CreativeProcess #BlackArtists #DamonDavis #ALifeWorthWorking
June 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“Everybody starts as an artist—but not everyone keeps that alive.” Damon Davis talks about curiosity, self-delusion, & the relentless pursuit of meaning through art, music, & story. Join us for a conversation about what it really means to follow your calling.🎙️ #artist #DamonDavis #ALifeWorthWorking
June 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🔥 “I’ve been embarrassed so much it don’t hurt no more.” Damon Davis on vulnerability, risk, and what happens when you build a creative life on your own terms. New episode of A Life Worth Working out now. 🎧 Tune in #FearlessArt #DamonDavis #ALifeWorthWorking #PostDisciplinary
June 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🎨 “The artwork isn’t the end product — the real art is living the life that leads to it.” In tomorrow’s episode, post-disciplinary artist Damon Davis shares what it means to create from wonder, survive through imagination, and live without a comfort zone. 🎧 #ALifeWorthWorking #ArtistLife #Creativity
June 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM